The County will lease office space in Sonoma Valley to bring a number of county services — economic assistance, child support and health services among them — under one local roof, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors decided today. The 19080 Lomita Ave. building had been occupied by the Nelson company.
The regional service center is a model for other remote parts of the county, said Supervisor Susan Gorin, who represents Sonoma Valley.
“Because of distance and traffic congestion, residents of Sonoma Valley are often not able to travel to a central location to access critical services, so we are bringing these services to them,” Gorin said. “This board has prioritized the establishment of neighborhood-based services sites, and I am proud to see the Sonoma Valley hub moving forward.”
County departments of Health Services, Human Services, Child Support Services will be housed at this location along with offices for District 1 staff. The office also will serve as a housing navigation services center, in partnership with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and the City of Sonoma. The Office of Equity also will utilize the space to facilitate community engagement work.
The lease, to be formally approved in July, would be for a term of five years, with one five-year option to extend the term with rent payments of $17,597 per month for the 7,332- square-foot office. Move in is anticipated for October after some minor improvements are made.
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